August 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for gamers, with a wide range of highly anticipated titles set to launch across multiple genres. Whether you’re into heart-pounding action, immersive storytelling, or atmospheric exploration, there’s something for everyone this month. Here’s a look at five major game releases you won’t want to miss.
Mafia: The Old Country
Release Date: 8th August 2025
Dive into the gritty origins of organised crime with Mafia: The Old Country. This prequel takes you back to 1900s Sicily, an immersive third-person action-adventure set in a brutal and unforgiving underworld. You play as Enzo Favara, a young man who, after a childhood of forced labour, is ready to risk everything to become a man of honour in the Torrisi crime family. The game focuses on a deep, linear narrative that brings to life the treacherous world of rival families and their ruthless leaders. Expect a classic mob story filled with cinematic storytelling and period-authentic details, from horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles to life-or-death combat using both blades and firearms when the game arrives on 8th August 2025.
Sword of the Sea
Release Date: 19th August 2025
Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure unlike any other. Glide across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on your Hoversword, exploring a mysterious world with the goal of restoring a lost ocean. The game blends high-speed movement inspired by skateboarding with a meditative journey. Your momentum and movements aren’t just for show—they actively contribute to restoring life to the barren landscape, turning dunes into sparkling waters and witnessing the return of magical sealife. This unique title promises a spiritual journey through visually stunning landscapes, officially launching on 19th August 2025.
Gears of War: Reloaded
Release Date: 26th August 2025
Relive the iconic origins of the Gears of War franchise with this faithful remaster. Join Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad on the war-torn planet of Sera with a complete visual overhaul that includes 4K resolution, enhanced textures, and shadows. The campaign runs at a silky-smooth 60 FPS, while the visceral multiplayer modes support up to 120 FPS, ensuring fluid and responsive gameplay. The game includes all post-launch DLC from the original and supports cross-platform play and progression, bringing the classic, brutal action to a new generation, all arriving on 26th August 2025.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater
Release Date: 28th August 2025
Prepare for the ultimate survival stealth experience with this highly anticipated remake of the 2004 classic. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater brings new graphics and immersive 3D audio to Naked Snake’s mission. While the story remains a faithful reproduction of the original’s gripping Cold War narrative, the game features a new control scheme for modern players, along with enhanced survival and combat mechanics, all of which you can experience when it releases on 28th August 2025.
Lost Soul Aside
Release Date: 29th August 2025
Embark on an epic odyssey in this visually spectacular action-adventure RPG. Developed by the Chinese indie studio Ultizero Games, the game began as a solo project inspired by titles like Final Fantasy XV before evolving into a full-scale production. You play as Kaser, a warrior whose sister’s soul has been stolen. The game’s core is its electrifyingly fast and fluid combat, where Kaser is aided by a companion who can transform into various weapons to provide dynamic fighting styles and strategic moves when it drops on 29th August 2025.
